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Readers’ letters on the property slump, widow tax, capital versus income, immigration, America’s Cup, carbon credits and climate change.* Climate policy### Ending native forest harvesting for carbon credits is madnessThe move would simply shift environmental impacts elsewhere, most likely offshore, while denying Australians access to a renewable resource in demand.* Flexible working### Peak business groups shut out of Victorian WFH talksThe work-from-home bill will likely be debated in the legislative council next week, and business groups fear time is running out to put their case.* Energy transition### ‘Where will the energy come from?’: Fresh doubts over Vic powerRenewables investors want more certainty over coal power closures but some doubt if there is enough power to shutter Victoria’s oldest plant in 2028.* Emissions### Labor considers capping carbon offsets for Australia’s biggest pollutersThe Albanese government has launched a review of its flagship policy to cut carbon emissions in the heavy industrial sector.* Property prices### CGT and negative gearing changes improving housing affordability, says Chris MinnsHousing advocates and Labor’s union base are cheering improved affordability in Sydney, one of the world’s most expensive housing markets.* Science### AI just created entirely new viruses not found in natureScientists used artificial intelligence to manufacture synthetic viruses, in a breakthrough that could advance healthcare but also raises biosafety concerns.* Trump's White House### Trump taps BHP and Rio Tinto to fix critical minerals gapExecutives from the ASX mining giants will attend high-level talks with the Trump administration to help break Beijing’s stranglehold on critical minerals.* AI### He’s back. Baby-faced investor makes $567m bet after AI implosion